It doesn't take long to discover the incredible diversity in online forums. Some forums are saturated in Google Adsense and other advertising banners. Some are virtually ad-free.

Many private forums are visited because they are very welcoming and you gain a positive sense of community when you visit. Another style of forum that is routinely visited is ones that seem to follow the model of several well-known radio talk show hosts - they are abrasive and somewhat offensive. However, it is this very trait that seems to bring are certain type of visitors back time after time.

More Building an Online Forum